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Antique Belgian Tabatiere Zulu Breech-Load Shotgun
Guns International #: 100830359 Seller's Inventory #: 10353
Category: Antique Shotguns - Percussion - Shotguns - Belgium
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique Belgian Tabatiere Zulu Breech-Load Shotgun
Interesting Shotgun Conversion of French Musket
Here we present an antique “Zulu” Breech-loading Shotgun. The origin of this shotgun is an interesting one. Originally, this was an 1857 French musket. Soon after they converted these muzzleloaders to breech-loaders, using the Snider system, so that they became known as the Model 1867. By the end of the Franco-Prussian War, the French decided that the converted muskets were unacceptable and once again updated their arsenals. Being that there was no lucrative market for these surplus guns as they were, a Belgian gunmaker had the idea to convert these (for a second time) into shotguns.
These guns went by a number of different names. Here is a list of some of them: Zulu, Tabatiere, Greenback, Hunter, Kaffir and Snider. The name “Zulu” probably came from the British Colonial Zula War of 1879, around the time period where sales of these guns was at its highest.
This specimen is marked “771” on the top of the butt stock, likely from its original military service life. It is also Liege marked on the left side of the breech. Action is functional.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 34 inches in length.
Caliber: 12 gauge
Bore is in good condition. The firing mechanism is functional.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Here is a very interesting shotgun for your collection.
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$800
#10353
SOLD
Antique: Yes